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Founder & CEO Certified Transformativa Health Practitioner

Jim Clarkson, MA, LADAC

Jim is a behavioral health executive and clinician. He is a survivor of clergy sexual abuse as a child and adolescent and was part of a group that held those responsible legally and morally accountable and create safety protocols for children in the U.S.  Jim has designed pathways and models that help survivors know their inner goodness, trust their own deep wisdom, experience joy and connection and live generous, abundant lives.  Jim lives in Rockport, Texas and Angel Fire, New Mexico.

Certified Transformativa Health Practitioner

Sylvia Barela, MBA, THP

Sylvia is the CEO of the behavioral health company Via Positiva.  She masterfully creates wellness systems of safety, quality and accessibility across the Unites States and is one of New Mexico's foremost experts in Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Sylvia lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico and serves on many behavioral health boards and committees.

Certified Transformativa Health Practitioner

Clarence Jordan, MBA, THP

Clarence is a U.S. navy veteran in long term recovery and a pioneer and national leader in the peer movement in the United States. Clarence is a former national executive in behavioral health Managed Care and a deeply compassionate and wise Transformativa Health Practitioner. Clarence lives in Germantown, Tennessee.

Senior Advisor

John Tadich, MBA

John is a national leader in behavioral health and served as CEO of United Behavioral Health and President, Public Sector, at ValueOptions. John serves as a mentor and guide to many behavioral health leaders and sits on boards and councils supporting wellness and effectiveness in behavioral health. He also serves as the enthusiastic and massively loving "CEG" Chief Executive Grandfather of his grandchildren. John lives outside Atlanta, Georgia. 

Senior Advisor

Kris Ericson, Ph.D. 

Kris is a psychologist and a respected leader in designing safe and healing systems with deep expertise and heart. Kris makes complicated things simple and deeply human for our team and leads with her sense of humor and compassionate presence. Kris lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

Certified Transformativa Health Practitioner

Wade Cook, CPSS,THP

Wade is a wise and sensitive healer utilizing somatic and energetic healing techniques. He is a Certified Peer Support Specialist in California and a Transformativa Health Practitioner. Wade is a survivor of trauma and his story both inspires and guides others. With his radiant and compassionate presence, Wade lives, appropriately, in Hollywood, California. 

Certified Transformativa Health Practitioner

Lisa Parker, SUPD, DWTF, THP

Lisa is founder and former CEO of Breakthrough Recovery in Spokane, Washington. She is a Daring Way Training Facilitator and peer support practitioner. Lisa brings extensive business experience to her clients along with  keen insight and compassionate support.

Certified Transformativa Health Practitioner

Dorothy West, LCDC, THP

Dorothy is the Executive Director of the Center for Recovery and Wellness in Houston, Texas and a pioneer and leader in the peer recovery movement in the United States, serving on the Board of Faces and Voices of Recovery, bringing her infectious spirit and determination right into the White House. She is down to earth, highly empathetic and a powerful motivator and trainer. 

Certified Transformativa Health Practitioner

Branden Fettes, CHW, THP

Branden has a broad and diverse background in community behavioral health. He is a certified community Health Worker in New Mexico and serves as operations specialist of the University of New Mexico's Project Echo. He is a Transformativa Health Practitioner and brings a light, optimistic and loving presence to his connection with those he supports. 

Certified Transformativa Health Practitioner

Tommy Valdez, THP

Tommy has over twenty-five years of corporate business experience and is the co-founder of Via Positiva. His radiant, positive presence and joyful sense of humor bring joy to all he works within business and as a Transformativa Health Practitioner. Tommy is the founder and CEO of Trauma Informed Principles and Practices (TIPP) and lives in Rockport, Texas and Angel Fire, New Mexico.

Senior Advisor

Sam Donaldson, Ph.D.

Sam is a psychologist and former CEO of Cenpatico and National Vice-president and General Manager of Magellan Health Services. As executive, clinician and teacher Sam brings powerful guidance and encouragement to Illumitiva. Sam lives outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  

Certified Transformativa Health Practitioner

Brendalyn Bachelor, MA. PMHC, THP

Brendalyn served as a spiritual leader in Santa Fe, New Mexico and as the Senior Minister at Unity Santa Fe. She is a therapist, Transformativa Health Practitioner and a certified mindfulness teacher. She was an investigator for Unity World Headquarters on clergy sexual misconduct and remains a heartful and encouraging advocate for survivors.

Senior Advisor

Kimberly Allen, MS

Kimberly is a behavioral health business strategist and a pioneer in the recovery and advocacy movements in the United States and around the world.  She balances heart with deep analytical skills and a light sense of humor and helps keep Illumitiva balanced and survivor and family centered.